Photosynthesis 2023

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What are the products of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen, NADPH, ATP

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What structure in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes

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What are the light-absorbing molecules in plants called?

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Pigments

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What term describes organisms that cannot make their own food?

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Heterotrophs

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions and releases oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the function of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH carries electrons and provides reducing power for the Calvin cycle.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the set of light-independent reactions in photosynthesis that convert carbon dioxide into glucose.